UKLA Certificate of Lubricants Competence (CLC)

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The Certificate of Lubricant Competence is primarily aimed at new entrants, but equally is appropriate for all non-technical personnel within lubricants companies.

The course is provided on a modular basis and is held over 12-months. There are nine separate one-day training sessions, each linked to the next subject being covered, and the overall aim is to provide a complete "beginners" cradle to grave, i.e. exploration to final disposal of the used product, coverage on the subject of lubricants and lubrication; even tribology is covered. The course is designed to offer delegates the basics of what lubricants are; how the are formulated; the different types being offered to users; why there are different requirements and most importantly the Safety Health and Environmental issues lubricants and greases create.

SUBJECT AREAS COVERED BY THE COURSE MATERIAL ARE: -

1. EXPLORATION & REFINING
2. BASE OIL TYPES & CHARACTERISTICS
3. BASIC TRIBOLOGY
4. LUBRICANT ADDITIVES
5. AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS
6. INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS
7. GREASES
8. METALWORKING
9. HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
10. CERTIFICATION SESSION

1. EXPLORATION & REFINING: Covering the basic geology and formation of oil bearing strata, the geographical distribution of known oil reserves, the history of exploration, the formation of the Major Oil companies and a brief Industry history, refining and the progression of refinery technology from initial techniques through to current trends to ID technology.

2. BASE OIL TYPES & CHARACTERISTICS: Concentrating on the way refining and crude oil origin define the characteristics and properties of the resulting base oil and their subsequent best use. Covering areas such as Pour Point, Volatility, Oxidation Stability and the advantages and disadvantages of various properties to different types of blended lubricants.

3. BASIC TRIBOLOGY: This course element is designed to give a basic understanding of concepts such as ElastoHydroDynamic Lubrication, Boundary Lubrication and Extreme Pressure conditions, perhaps extending to cover Anti-Wear, Fretting Corrosion and Tool Life in the context of the later course elements.

4. LUBRICANT ADDITIVES: An explanation of the basic Additives used in the various categories of lubricants, their chemistry at a simplistic level, their function and their performance in respect of the Tribology covered in the previous element. This should not only relate to Additives used in Automotive and basic Industrial lubricants but should draw parallels with speciality areas such as Grease and Metalworking.

5. AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS: An enormous topic covering not only engine oils for both gasoline and diesel engines, but transmission and in addition hydraulic applications. Following on from the Lubricant Additive element, this session should highlight the application of the different additive chemistries, relating both types and treat rates - to levels of performance and specifications. The history of specifications up to and including the latest ACEA performance levels will be covered.

6. INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS: A comprehensive look at Hydraulic and Circulatory, Gear Oils, Open Gears, Slideway Oils etc. including particularly the importance of viscosity, and additive selection and relating strongly to both the Tribology and additive elements. Basic guidance on selection of the correct lubricant and the importance of the Lubrication Survey and Rationalisation will be included.

7. GREASES: A science in itself, the sphere of use of grease, its different manufacturing considerations, Additive types and the basic terminology's of Consistency, Penetration, Drop Point etc. are all covered.

8. METALWORKING: Metalworking Fluids have become an increasingly important part of the product portfolio of most lubricant companies. This element should explore the basic differences in chemistry and application between neat and watermix fluids, should explain emulsions and emulsifiers at a simplistic level, should cover the Additive technology and different tribological implications when related to the previous elements and should give a thumbnail sketch of the industries which form the potential customer base.

9. HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL: Covering the evolution of the Health and Safety of ingredients, lead, sodium nitrite etc. in various categories of lubricants moving on to later issues such as biocides, middle order metals and discussing environmental legislation and trends. During this session other aspects are also covered relating to bio-degradeable lubricants, vegetable and ester basestocks and fluids used in the environment.

10. EXAMINATION SESSION: The final session will review the elements covered and delegates will be required to answer questions covering each module. This session will also include presentation of the UKLA Certificate of Lubricant Competence, to those who reach the required standard of competence. Certification is weighted equally from attendance, module test marks and the final examination mark.

Please download the 'Flyer', which provides full details and contact the Secretariat if you are interested in attending.

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